3244-3250 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 3244-3250 Geary Blvd property, located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood, is a 3-story mixed-use building constructed in 1922 containing 4 residential units plus commercial space. The building experienced significant incidents in 2019, including major damage from a street explosion that required $149,000 in repairs to drywall, flooring, plumbing, and windows, as well as fire damage repairs costing $116,000. During this period, several building systems were impacted, including electrical rewiring, plumbing fixtures replacement, and window restoration.

The property underwent substantial accessibility improvements in 2019-2020, including the installation of power door operators, accessible bathrooms, and compliance with ADA requirements. A voluntary seismic upgrade was proposed in mid-2019 but was withdrawn. The building's recent history shows ongoing maintenance and safety improvements, with the most recent work including plumbing updates (2021), electrical modifications for accessibility (2020), and various exterior maintenance activities. The property has experienced several other incidents requiring attention, including a 2008 violation for stairway repairs and storage issues, and more recent 311 calls regarding graffiti removal and general maintenance in late 2024.

Fire safety systems were upgraded in 2014 with a sprinkler monitoring system installed. While the building has had multiple violations and complaints over its history, all major issues from 2019 appear to have been addressed, and recent improvements focus on accessibility and general maintenance. The building's commercial space has also seen improvements, with H&R Block storefront maintenance addressed in 2019. The property management has demonstrated responsiveness to both emergency repairs and regular maintenance needs, with multiple permits issued and completed for various building systems upgrades and repairs.